MANILA, Philippines – Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring today, July 20 (Philippine time) to take on Mario Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, in a bout with historic implications.
UPDATE: Pacquiao vs Barrios ends in dramatic majority draw
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| LIVE: Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios. Photo courtesy: Cignal |
If Pacquiao wins, he will become the first boxer to claim a world title after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame — a rare feat that would further cement his legendary status.
But the road to victory won’t be easy.
The Filipino boxing legend faces major hurdles: age, height, and a long layoff from the sport. Pacquiao is 46 years old and stands 5-foot-5½, while Barrios is 30 and stands a full 6 feet tall.
Adding to the challenge, Pacquiao hasn’t fought professionally since his 2021 unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. In contrast, Barrios has stayed active, racking up five fights during that time.
Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) has the chance to become the second-oldest major world champion in boxing history — and the oldest ever to win a title in a weight class lighter than light heavyweight.
As for Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs), he’s coming off a split draw against Abel Ramos on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight last November, and now finds himself once again in the spotlight against one of boxing’s all-time greats.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Time, PPV, updates
Manny Pacquiao will face Mario Barrios on Saturday, July 19 (July 20 Philippine time), at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- Date: Saturday, July 19 (July 20 Philippine time)
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (8:00 AM PHT)
- Pacquiao vs Barrios main event ringwalks: 11 p.m. ET (11:00AM PHT)
- Livestream: Pilipinas Live, Blast TV or Cignal PPV
Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Final Results Summary
| Weight Class | Fight | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Mario Barrios vs. Manny Pacquiao | DRAW | 12 | |
| Super Welterweight | Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu | Sebastian Fundora | RTD | 7 |
| Super Lightweight | Isaac Cruz vs. Omar Salcido | Isaac Cruz | UD | 10 |
| Featherweight | Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez | Brandon Figueroa | UD | 12 |
| Featherweight | Gary Russell Jr vs. Hugo Castaneda | Gary Russell Jr | TKO | 10/10 |
| Super Bantamweight | Alan Picasso Romero vs. Kyonosuke Kameda | Alan Picasso Romero | MD | 10 |
| Super Featherweight | Mark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata | Mark Magsayo | UD | 10 |
| Middleweight | Eumir Marcial vs. Bernard Joseph | Eumir Marcial | KO | 3/8 |
Main Event: Pacquiao vs. Barrios
Round 12: Both fighters traded punches in an action-packed final round, with Barrios finishing strong, but the outcome hangs on whether it was enough to stop Pacquiao from making history.
Round 11: Barrios had his best round yet in the 11th, landing strong combinations and pushing Pacquiao back while connecting cleanly to the head and body.
Round 10: Barrios is sticking to Pacquiao’s tempo without taking risks, allowing the veteran to pull ahead as they enter the championship rounds.
Round 9: Pacquiao continues to outwork Barrios, and if he maintains this pace, he’s on track to become the new WBC welterweight champion.
Round 8: Barrios maintained disciplined defense, but Pacquiao’s speed and late-round flurry likely stole the round as the champion struggled to shift gears.
Round 7: Pacquiao’s lateral movement has helped him avoid damage and stay fresh, but Barrios remains composed, landing steady jabs and counters.
Round 6: Pacquiao energized the crowd with sharp combinations and powerful left hands, regaining momentum as Barrios stayed competitive with counters.
Round 5: Barrios has settled into a rhythm, effectively using his height and jab to control the pace as Pacquiao struggles to respond.
Round 4: Despite getting wobbled early and eating clean counters, Pacquiao stayed aggressive and outworked Barrios in another close round.
Round 3: Pacquiao set the early pace with volume, but Barrios answered with solid body shots and a late exchange made it a close round.
Round 2: Barrios began landing more counters and used his jab effectively to slow Pacquiao’s rhythm and push him backward.
Round 1: Pacquiao started aggressively, throwing jabs and straight rights as Barrios cautiously felt him out. A sharp right from Barrios landed, but Pacquiao’s speed, volume, and crowd-pleasing flurries earned him the round.
Mario Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, entered the ring first, while Manny Pacquiao walked in last to the crowd’s roar in his 16th MGM Grand appearance. Pacquiao entered to his iconic walkout song, “Eye of the Tiger,” setting the stage for the main event.
Undercard Results
American Sebastian Fundora retained his WBC junior middleweight title against Australian Tim Tszyu in their rematch when Tszyu’s corner retired him (RTD) at the end of the 7th round.
Mexican Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz dominated fellow Mexican Omar Salcido, winning by unanimous decision (scores: 99‑89, 99‑89, 100‑88) to claim the interim WBC super lightweight title.
American Brandon Figueroa defeated fellow American Joet Gonzalez via unanimous decision. Judges scored the fight 116-112, 116-112, and 115-113.
American Gary Russell Jr. returned to the ring and secured a 10th‑round TKO victory over Mexican Hugo "Tigre" Castaneda, landing a powerful body shot at the 0:26 mark of the final round. The win marks Russell's comeback triumph after a three‑year hiatus, ending with a career record of 32–2.
Mexican boxer Alan "Rey David" Picasso defeated Japan’s Kyonosuke Kameda via majority decision with scores of 98–92, 97–93, and 95–95. Picasso showcased superior ring control and volume punching to remain unbeaten.
Filipino Mark Magsayo overcame Jorge Mata Cuellar by unanimous decision, with scores of 100–90, 100–90, and 98–92. Magsayo maintained full control throughout, securing a dominant win to start the undercard action.
Filipino Eumir Marcial secured a dominant victory over American Bernard Joseph, winning by TKO in the third round (1:55) of their middleweight bout. The win improved Marcial’s record to 6–0 with four knockouts and showcased his powerful combinations that overwhelmed Joseph early on.
— The Summit Express